Dadblasted
Dadblasted is a Southern and Appalachian euphemistic expletive derived from something blasphemous. It conveys annoyance or emphasis while avoiding profanity.
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Papaw once said he’d trade that dadblasted rooster for two minutes of peace and quiet. Hillbilly Dude Says...
Papaw once said he’d trade that dadblasted rooster for two minutes of peace and quiet. Pronunciation
[DAD-blas-tid]
/ˈdæd.ˌblæs.tɪd/
/ˈdæd.ˌblæs.tɪd/
Meaning & Usage
- Mild Expletive or Emphatic Modifier (adjective/interjection)
Elmer:
That dadblasted gate won’t stay shut!
That dadblasted gate won’t stay shut!
Estel:
Maybe if you’d quit leanin’ on it.
Maybe if you’d quit leanin’ on it.variations: dad blasted
★ One of several softened expletives in Southern English - including dadgum, dadburned, and dadblame - all adapted from stronger oaths through polite speech traditions. ★
Origin and Etymology
A 19th-century American minced oath derived from something blasphemous. The substitution of "dad-" softened the phrase for polite or religious communities. Its use spread throughout the South and Appalachia as a colorful, non-profane expression of irritation.
Usage Notes
Commonly heard in Southern and Appalachian English, especially among older speakers. Often used humorously today to convey mild frustration or exaggeration without profanity.